This course is brought to you by Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA). Please refer to the course factsheet for further details regarding the IAHA Cultural Responsiveness Training available in partnership with Speech Pathology Australia.

This Level 1 course will also introduce you to the diversity of cultures and languages and shine a light on the variables in terminology and communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Starting with cultural awareness is an essential foundation for any working professional, student or graduate who is about to be a part of the workforce or currently working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Which simply means everyone who works in this country.

This online course allows you to navigate the lessons in your own time and takes you through the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and how this has formed the culture of today’s generation. This history lesson is vital for understanding the needs and views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in this country and why cultural safety is an integral part of creating equality in services.

Other topics included are:

• The meaning of Culture & Traditions,
• Language and Terminology
• Cultural Safety definitions and why we need to be responsive

Successful completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite to Level 2 registration. While you may have already done a similar course(s) in your workplace, Level 1 prepares you specifically for the Level 2 module, where the IAHA Cultural Responsiveness Framework is unpacked.

Following completion of Levels 1 and 2, Speech Pathology Australia strongly encourages all members to complete the Level 3 - Putting It All Into Action workshop which can be accessed directly through IAHA.

Facilitator information

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national, member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation. IAHA leads sector workforce development and support to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

IAHA supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health students and graduates, value-adding to existing professional development educational and cultural support structures. IAHA also supports the broader allied health workforce and its associate membership of individuals and organisations with expertise, interest and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

IAHA membership is diverse and works across sectors including but not limited to health, mental health, disability, aged care, education, justice, community services, academia and policy.

• Training Hours: 4.00